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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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